Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Elderberry
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Elderberry
चक्र फूल
In German
Holunderbeere
Sternanis
In French
Sureau
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Saúco
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Elderberry
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Star Anise
In Polish
Bez czarny
Anyż
In Latin
Elderberry
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Illiciales
Family
Adoxaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Star Anise
Season and care of Elderberry and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Star Anise season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Star Anise Physical Information
Elderberry and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Star Anise are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Elderberry and Star Anise
Care of Elderberry and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.